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Silvestre Service Painting
4.9(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Used them for painting kitchen cabinets. Did a meticulous job prepping and sealing off the work area. Final job was excellent. Cleaned everything up each day and did a beautiful job overall. Also had them paint some outside work and it was well done and reasonably priced. Nice guys too! From now on I wouldn t use anyone else."
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garage job
garage job

+11

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were exceptional from start to finish in painting my whole interior of our house. Absolutely one of the best contractors I have worked with in over 40 years of home ownership."
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+83

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Sayers Painting
4.9(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love my cabinets! The wonderful job Jim and team did makes my kitchen look brand new! Clean, courteous while working in my home! Very conscientious about the work they do. Hats off to Sayer Painting, I will use them again!"
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Silver Maple Farms
Silver Maple Farms
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Dickey's  BBQ

+12

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jose's Pro Painting, LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"When I initially found jose it was just to power wash my back deck, he came the next day and I decided to get the deck redone, stain and paint. He did just that and he replaced my back door! He is extremely reliable, professional, and affordable. Some things I wanted to replace but he gives advice to save you money. He doesn't try to rip you off like some contractors out here and I trust him. So much that he is back 2 months later currently giving my kitchen and bathroom a face-lift. He is always on time and stays to his time frame. He works hard and he goes throughout the weekend and holidays to complete the job. I would def recommend him and JC. He will be contractor for all my needs. I'll be back to talk about my kitchen and bathroom when I finished. Next will be my basement!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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David Docherty Contracting
4.8(
22
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Docherty painting did an amazing job on the exterior of the house. He and his son were professional and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend them for their services."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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+12

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Day Painter
4.4(
15
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very responsive, estimate within a day from contact. Readily adjusted estimate with added services. Power washed within 2 days of excepting estimate on Saturday. Sanded, painted and finished on Monday trim, shutters, soffits, gutters, bay window with wall boxes and front door of townhouse. Corrected missed caulking immediately without hesitation. Excellent work overall, would use again!"
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paint
Siding
Siding
interior

+9

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MAX Painting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m so happy that I chose Max Painting!! My project was done within the time frame we discussed and it looks so great! He was attentive to my request and the outcome of the project! I will definitely use their services again!"
Nursery
Nursey
Interior
Interior
Interior

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
4.9(
12
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Customers say: Quick response

"I was impressed by the way my house was opened up by the paint that Anthony suggested. The lighting is so much better. They did quality work and were able to work delicately with the furniture that I was not able to move by myself."
Bathroom Smooth Finish
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Demo Project
Before Wallpaper Removal
After the transformation was complete!

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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FAQs for painting projects in Middletown, DE

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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